How Australia’s Education Reforms Will Affect CRICOS RTOs
The Albanese government has proposed legislative amendments to the ESOS Act (Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000) via the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024. …
Proposed amendments to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000
As you’re no doubt already aware, a bill to parliament is proposing amendments to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000….
Amendments to the NVETR Act – impact on the VET sector
Amendments to the NVETR Act were passed in both houses last week, and once Royal Assent has been granted (which will be…
Should I buy an RTO or open one myself?
We often get asked the question, “Should I buy an RTO, or should I open one myself?” In the ever-evolving landscape of…
Sally’s Thoughts: Why humans are needed to conduct quality reviews and why automated systems on their own don’t cut it
Clarifying External Validation vs. Quality Review in Compliance We recently received feedback from a client who used an automated tool for external…
Revising the Standards for RTOs
On October 16th, DEWR published the “Development of the Draft Revised Standards for RTOs Paper” as part of the broader reforms currently being undertaken…
How to Start an RTO
Vocational education and training is one of Australia’s leading industries. With huge demand for skilled workers across the country, there is plenty…
Introducing Our New Principal Consultant: Alison Lovell – The Compliance Wizard!
In the words of Stephen R Covey, “People are your most valuable asset. Only people can be made to appreciate in value.”…
The New CHC Community Services Training Package Updates
On the 24th of November 2022, training.gov.au finally published the CHC Community Services training package update. The updated qualifications are replacements for…
Virtual internal audits a win for RTOs, consultants and sustainability
As with many businesses out there, during the pandemic, we reassessed how we did business. The impetus was COVID, but it unlocked…
Is the VET industry’s reliance on training packages aligned with the real-world needs of students?
The way we work and the world around us is changing rapidly, so it’s important that our training and assessment methods reflect…
Devastating effects of the flood
It’s been another unprecedented week with mass clean ups going on in Queensland and New South Wales after many parts have been ravaged by the floods. As…
What RTOs need to consider when purchasing quality training resources
Designing and developing your own quality training and assessment resources has its advantages. However, it is time-consuming, costly, and requires a highly qualified and…
Do RTOs really need RPL kits?
Setting up and operating an RTO in Australia by using compliant learning resources is an enormous and expensive undertaking. It’s made even…
Our take on ASQA performance assessment (audit) updates
At RTO Works, our focus has always been on developing quality and affordable resources for VET providers, which are backed by our Compliance Promise. This belief in quality extends beyond our training and assessment material to our supplementary documentation….
